Report: Kevin Love ‘got into it’ with Koby Altman ‘at least once’

Cleveland Cavaliers executive Koby Altman witnessed Kevin Love's entire tenure with the team, which began in 2012 and included an NBA championship in 2016. However, Love's time in Cleveland ended poorly, with his role significantly reduced in his final seasons and reported conflicts, including at least one incident with Altman himself.

Love was reportedly upset about his playing time under former coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Ultimately, the relationship between Love and the Cavaliers' decision-makers became strained, leading to a buyout agreement partway through the 2022-23 season.

After clearing waivers, Love joined the Miami Heat. His decision proved successful as he became an integral part of the Heat's unlikely run to the 2023 NBA Finals as the Eastern Conference's 8th seed. During that playoff run, Love started 18 of 20 games, averaging 6.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game while shooting 37.5% from three-point range.

Love is no longer with the Heat. Earlier this week, Miami traded him and forward Kyle Anderson to the Utah Jazz in a three-team deal that brought guard Norman Powell to the Heat.

As the Jazz are not contenders in the near term, Love is considered a buyout candidate. Speculation suggests he could potentially return to the Cavaliers this summer, offering veteran experience and locker room presence in pursuit of another title, though this would require both sides to move past their previous frustrations.